This is totally wishful thinking because we are only TTC...but my husband and I were talking last night on how we would exactly surprise our families with the news (should this be our month....fingers crossed!).
We finally came up with announcing it at our Thanksgiving meal...where our families are joined together...we want our son to wear a "I'm a Big Brother" shirt and just see who notices first...then obviously have the big announcement at that point. We know we'd have to arrive last...to make sure everyone was there to hear the news....
But, is this too much for a holiday gathering? We like the idea...but are open to others....
What do you think? How did you announce your pregnancy to your families?
2007-10-25 12:54:40 · 7 answers · asked by Lovin' Life As Mama & Wife 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Thanksgiving is a fine time to announce it. After all, you are being thankful for blessings- and a new baby is certainly a blessing.
I think it is wonderful to announce a new pregnancy in front of the entire family, if that is how you want to do it. Just make sure you let those who cannot make it know about the pregnancy straight away so they do not feel left out.
If you are worried about monopolizing the gathering, announce it at the end of dinner. You can change your son after he eats and put him in the shirt then and see who picks it out first. Or you can just pick him up and ask everyone to look at his new shirt, so they all see it at once. If you do this, you are eliminating the chance that someone will blurt out- "You're pregnant!" and strip you of your change to announce it. If it were me, I would want to be the one saying "we are expecting", not a relative who is guessing.
If you haven't conceived before thanksgiving, it would be fine to invite your family over for lunch one day and announce it then.
Baby dust to you- good luck!
2007-10-25 13:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Better yet, arrive when you want to at Thanksgiving but offer to do the prayer (or your husband) and then somewhere in the prayer so we are thankful for a new addition to the family to arrive in (month). Do that part lasts since everyone will probably get excited at that point and you want the food to already be blessed. I found out I was pregnant with my daughter on Mother's Day so I gave my mom a Grandma's Day card. She loved it!
2007-10-25 19:59:03 · answer #2 · answered by Precious 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I just came out and told my family, starting with my parents. I didn't wanna tell my evil MIL until after my kids were in college but my (ex)husband had to have his way. Good luck!
P.S. Holiday gatherings are a time for family - what better time could there be? Oh, and you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
2007-10-25 20:03:22 · answer #3 · answered by Jayna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, love it, we're crossing fingers too and hoping to have the 'BIG' announcement at our family dinner. It's a time to be thankful- and what family is thankful for a new life joining the group?
2007-10-25 20:00:13 · answer #4 · answered by magy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a great idea. Holidays are about family so why not announce it at Thanksgiving.
2007-10-25 20:00:51 · answer #5 · answered by imluvinlife 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a wonderful idea! I wish you guys the best of luck with TTC. I recently found out I was pregnant and couldn't wait until Thanksgiving to tell everyone. I called my mom who shared it with EVERYONE! Ha ha.
2007-10-25 20:11:56 · answer #6 · answered by Kimmie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well you can wait for christmas... give everyone a christmas card with a pic of ur 10 week sanogram or a pic of u pregnancy test :).. they say it's bad luck to tell everyone b4 3 mo. but i told EVERYONE when i was a month n a half and it was fine :) good luck and congrats.
2007-10-25 20:03:00 · answer #7 · answered by Amayas Mommy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋